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Idioms beginning with "O"
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[off-the-cuff] {adj.}, {informal}
Not prepared ahead of time. — Used of a speech or remarks.
Jack was made master of ceremonies because he was a good off-the-cuff speaker.
[off the hook] {adv. phr.}
Out of trouble; out of an awkward or embarrassing situation.
Thelma found she had made two dates for the same night; she asked Sally to get her off the hook by going out with one of the boys.
[off the record] (1) {adv. phr.}
Confidentially.
"Off the record," the boss said, "you will get a good raise for next year, but you'll have to wait for the official letter."
Contrast: [ON RECORD], [GO ON RECORD], [JUST FOR THE RECORD].
[off the record] (2) {adj. phr.}
Not to be published or told; secret; confidential.
The president told the reporters his remarks were strictly off the record.
- Sometimes used with hyphens, before the noun.
* /The governor was angry when a […]
[off the top of one's head] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal}
Without thinking hard; quickly.
Vin answered the teacher's question off the top of his head.
When Lorraine was asked to recite, she talked off the top of her head.
[off the wagon] {adj. phr.}, {slang}
No longer refusing to drink whiskey or other alcoholic beverages; drinking liquor again, after stopping for a while.
* /When a heavy drinker quits he must really quit. One little drink of whiskey is enough to drive […]
[off the wall] {adj. phr.}
Strange; out of the ordinary; stupid.
He has been making off-the-wall remarks all day; something must he the matter with him.